Little Bighorn Visitor Center — Attraction in Crow Agency

A well preserved snapshot of American history that captures the dangers, the organization, and the way of life the Natives were fighting to protect. Just driving here I had this feeling of being exposed to the elements and thought about what kind of person it must have taken to live there. Scant trees and endless rolling hills are seen in every direction. This was truly the last stand for nearly every soldier who fought on June 25, 1876 in the areas surrounding Little Bighorn. The visitor center has multiple timeliness that explain the American history of the time and of course, the battle. The equipment displayed was very interesting, but I personally feel there was less than I would expect. Being part Chickasaw (who had nothing to do with this battle), I genuinely appreciate the Native memorial and that the warriors have received the same respectful representation the soldiers have been given. They fought to protect their way of life, just as any current American would do and on this day they were victorious. However, many a sad story are told on the heals of this battle for both the fallen and survivors. Listen to the audio tour, it's pretty decent and includes firsthand account quotes from warriors and soldiers, these are the true nuggets of those days. Use your "America the Beautiful" national parks card for free entry. I believe they were charging $25 for...

In August 2025, we visited the Little Bighorn Visitor's Center in Crow Agency, Montana. This Visitor's Center is part of the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. On June 25th and 26th, 1876, Lieutenant Colonel George Armstrong Custer and 260 other US Army soldiers of the 7th Calvalry, all died in combat while fighting against a multitude of Native American warriors. There is a Military Cemetery here, where military service members throughout American Military History have been buried. A new Visitor's Center is under construction, and there is a temporary Visitor's Center in use now. This facility is only open on Fridays...

This museum and visitor's center tell the story of the history of the Battle of Little Bighorn. The Calvary, led by Custer, came to fight the Indians for their land and were surprised by hundreds of Indians, who had come from many different tribes to fight, attacking them from all directions. Seeing the battlefield and the size and complexity of the land is sobering . Seeing the tombstones, a lot of them in pairs, knowing that two men were fighting face to face, trying to stay alive. You for sure get a sense of how desperate the fight was. The museum was just ok, but they are...